Showroom Sales Associate
PI Fine Art was founded in 1976, and has grown to be Canada’s largest diversified art and framing manufacturer. PI Fine Art is one of North America’s leading art sources for both the residential and hospitality industries. We currently have a full time opportunity for Showroom Sales Associate in our North York office. We are looking for an individual with minimum of 3 years’ experience in sales and design to work in our showroom. An eye for art/design is essential.
Job Purpose:
The incumbent will be responsible for taking over an existing client base of local designers, art collectors, as well as walk in clients and any other client as assigned. Providing exceptional client service with a professional, knowledgeable and a timely response are all keys to succeed. PI Fine Art is known to provide both an unparalleled product as well as extraordinary client service. This includes art consultation and framing options for all wall decor to a variety of clients. The incumbent should have prior experience in both sales and design. This role will consult with and report into the Showroom Manager and work with others in the same role.
Hours required are Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm, with rotational Sundays from 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Week days off dependent on Sunday scheduling.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain the showroom in a professional manner, including updating and revising art displayed to promote sales. Maintain excellent knowledge of showroom artwork, including all art available for reproduction, as well as analyzing art and framing options, techniques and processes with the goal to increase sales
- Keep up to date with trends in the art industry that are relevant to our clients
- Meet established sales targets by proactively supporting assigned clients; thismay include business to business sales and/or business to client sales
- Ability to recommend both artwork and framing options and guiding selection of framing materials and services
- Prepare sales proposals, quotations, order forms and sales receipts, ensuring accuracy, legibility and timeliness
- Prepare sales orders (according to company guidelines), and ensure orders are processed and delivered on time with the highest degree of accuracy
- Support phone based sales efforts by reaching out to inactive accounts and calling prospective clients
- Ensure the highest standard of client care is consistently adhered to
- Facilitate, communicate, and troubleshoot all art, production, delivery and installation services to ensure the highest standards are maintained for all clients
Skills/Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ relevant sales and client service experience in a showroom, gallery or retailer within the luxury gift, design, furnishings and/or art framing industry
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to communicate with tact in challenging circumstances
- Strong computer skills including client databases and Microsoft Office Suite
- You must have a passion for both sales and art
Knowledge/Abilities:
- High degree of independent judgment, discretion and initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills to deal with shifting priorities
- Ability to project a calm, professional attitude and instill a strong sense of confidence
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience: Sales experience the art, design or related industry: 3 years
